WJHS Highlights
02/24/2023
A Message from the Administrative Team
Dear WJHS families,
The 5Essentials Survey provides school districts with information on school culture and climate and the feedback helps make important decisions and set goals.
Parents also have an opportunity to respond to this survey and we encourage you to do so. Please follow this link to take the survey. Select the appropriate survey to begin.
If you have questions, more detailed information can be found on the Illinois 5Essentials website. Please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 866.440.1874.
Thank you for taking time to provide feedback!
Sincerely,
Kate, Jeff and Eric
8th Grade Graduation Information
We are looking forward to celebrating our eighth graders! We will hold two ceremonies due to the number of graduates. We will have much more information coming later as graduation day approaches. Please contact Eric Resis at resise@wilmette39.org.
- Please complete the 8th grade graduation diploma information form HERE.
New Trier Incoming Freshman Page
The New Trier incoming/new student web page is something to bookmark! Important information is now posted regarding registration and upcoming events after winter break. Click HERE to access.
PTO Highlights
SEEKING 2023-2024 WJHS PTO BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Make friends. Be in the know. Make a difference. Support our teachers and staff. Enrich our student’s school experience. There are so many reasons to serve on the PTO. Please consider sharing your talents as a volunteer for the 2023-2024 WJHS PTO. For more information, please email president@wjhspto.com.
CAFETERIA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT LUNCH!
Spend an hour and a half of your day helping the school while viewing your child from a distance (we promise they won't even know you're there!). Come at the scheduled time, check in with the cafeteria staff, and they will let you know where they need the help. You will not need to cook, simply give food to the kids. You are done once 6th period lunch is finished. Please tie your hair back or pop on a cap, otherwise the hairnet may be your only option... You've been warned! :)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4facaa23a2f5ce9-cafeteria
District Update
Student Registration for 2023-24 Academic Year
Registration remains open for the 2023-24 school year. For returning students, please visit the PowerSchool parent portal, click on the registration link and follow the instructions. For new students, including incoming kindergarteners, www.wilmette39.org/enroll provides detailed instructions on the registration process. Parents with incoming kindergarten students who wish to enroll your child(ren) in our KEEP39 program must complete registration by March 1 to guarantee a spot in the program. More information on the KEEP39 program is available on our website.
Registration is Now Open For 2023 Summer Enrichment Program
Registration is now open for our District 39 Summer Enrichment Program. This year’s program will take place from June 29-July 28, with no classes on July 3-4 for the holiday. Please visit our Summer Enrichment Program website for more information, including the link to register online. Should you need assistance with the online registration, please check out our online registration guide.
Parent Education Opportunities
On Wednesday, March 8, District 39 will host the second part of its three-part series titled “Being An Ally: Supporting Inclusivity and Approaching Difficult Conversations at Home.” Registration is open for this event now.
Part three of this series will be an in-person, evening event on Wednesday, April 12 (7 pm) featuring Kelly Jackson, Highcrest Middle School Principal and District 39 Administrator for Social-Emotional Learning and Family Engagement, leading a book study and discussion. Please see the linked flyer for more information on the event as well as information on the two books that will be the focal point of the discussion. Be sure to visit our D39 Parent Education webpage to learn more about our parent education program and find recordings of past presentations.
Additionally, on Thursday, March 2, the Family Action Network (FAN) will welcome Lisa Damour, Ph.D. for a presentation titled “The Emotional Lives of Teenagers.” This will be an in-person event held at the Loyola Academy Performing Arts Center and will also be streamed live. No registration is required for this event. More information on FAN events can be found on their website.
Board of Education Meeting – Monday, Feb. 27
The Board of Education will hold its regular monthly business meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 at 7 pm at the Mikaelian Education Center. The Board will be presented with the mid-year report for the 2021-26 District 39 Strategic Plan, consider approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Village of Wilmette for a shared Sustainability Coordinator, and have the second and final reading of several Board policies. Follow the link to access the complete meeting agenda and materials.
Community News
LINK: http://www.wilmette39.org/news/community_events
Wilmette Park District seeks residents input and feedback to help create a clear vision for parks, facilities, and recreation to meet the needs of residents for play, health, wellness, open spaces and nature places. Project Parks and Play: Explore the Possibilities. Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://berrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/wilmetteparkdistrict
Wilmette Jr. Trevians have two options to learn about hockey this spring; Try Hockey for Free or Little Blackhawks sessions. Visit the website for more information.
Wilmette Baseball Association Spring House League registration is open for K-8th grades. www.wilmettebaseball.org
Loyola Youth Lacrosse Program is taking registrations for students in Kdg-8th grades. Contqact Greg Sprenzel for more information.
New Trier Township offers a Food Pantry 10am - 4pm weekdays for families that live/work in the township. NT Township also offers Emergency Financial Assistance, Legal Aid Clinic, property tax assistance, social service referrals and other available resources. Go to www.newtriertownship.com for more information.
Wilmette Food Pantry is open every Tuesday 10:00-11:00 am at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Family Service Center Leadership & Resilience Builder Program (LRBP) is accepting applications for 6th, 7th, & 8th grae students. Program is held on Mondays, 6:00-7:00 pm from March 13-May 22. Call 847-251-7350 for more information.
Wilmette Junior High School
Email: office-wjhs@wilmette39.org
Website: http://wjhs.wilmette39.org/
Location: 620 Locust Rd, Wilmette, IL, USA
Phone: 847-512-6600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Highcrest-MSWilmette-JH-516430278443448
Twitter: @hawkwolf39
Principal at Wilmette Junior High School; love being an educator and working with young people; value spending time with friends and family